The incident happened on 17 June. Gardaí in Mallow are renewing their appeal for information following a suspected fatal hit-and-run collision in Cork An investigation was launched following the discovery of a body, which was confirmed to be 67-year-old Alister Hines. The incident took place at Ballybane, Liscarroll shortly before 9.30am on 17 June. Gardaí […]

8 years ago

The weather is gorgeous, but it’s still important to stay safe. We know that one of the first things you think about when you see this beautiful sun is that it makes for perfect drinking weather. Whether you want to head down to the park with a couple of cans, or to the local beer […]

8 years ago

God bless this beautiful country. Thursday night was a dark day in Irish history. After it was tweeted by the official Fanta account that Fanta Lemon had been discontinued (the tweet has since been deleted), we were led to believe that we’d no longer be able to get our hands on the popular beverage. People […]

8 years ago

He also called David Cameron a twat. Danny Dyer is a lot of things. He’s an actor, a hardman, the father of one of the stars of Love Island… He is all of the above. One thing he is not is an economics expert. One thing he is definitely not is a political expert. But […]

8 years ago

If you can laugh at yourself then you can laugh at anything. Belgium beat England 1-0 on Thursday night in the final game of the World Cup group stages. The match was a bit of a dead rubber, and the game’s only moment of brilliance came from former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, who scored […]

8 years ago

It was set up on Thursday. A GoFundMe was set up following a brutal attack took place this month on a gay couple in Portlaoise. Collie Aquino Teixeira McQuillan and his partner were assaulted with hurls by a gang of young adults. Collie, who set up the GoFundMe, posted this description of his injuries: “My lower […]

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Some cracking match-ups here. And breathe… The World Cup group stages are finally finished. We saw some cracking games, most notably Portugal vs Spain’s 3-3 which feels like a lifetime ago at this stage. We had some amazing goals: Ronaldo’s free-kick, Messi’s moment of magic, Xhaka’s belter, and that’s just to name a few. To […]

8 years ago

It’s here. Drake’s 2018 has been mixed, to say the least. On the upside, he has released the hit ‘God’s Plan’, which was immediately overtaken at number one by another new Drake song, ‘Nice For What’. His song ‘Look Alive’ featuring BlocBoy JB has over 300 million streams on Spotify alone, and most recent song ‘I’m […]

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The worst news of 2018. The sun has got us all in a really good mood. We don’t get it often, but when we do, everyone has a spring in their step. It just lifts our mood. And what better way to enjoy the sun than with a delicious Fanta lemon? Well, that will never […]

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This isn’t one bit surprising. ITV have been doing really well with their World Cup coverage so far. Roy Keane has had some absolute gems, including a personal anecdote about wanting to rip Carlos Queiroz’ head off. Slaven Bilic has been insightful in his own unique way. Hell, they even got Patrice Evra on the […]

8 years ago

We can’t wait. We owe quite a bit to Matt Groening. He gave us what is undoubtedly one of the best shows of all time in The Simpsons, a show that had a huge impact on millions lives around the world, and defined a generation. Sure the new episodes of The Simpsons are a bit […]

8 years ago

How gullible are you? The weather outside is absolutely stunning. But sometimes the heat plays tricks on our poor minds, and it makes us think some silly things. And this quiz probably won’t help… Let’s see if the heat is getting to you. We’re going to tell you something, and you just have to tell […]

8 years ago

Balls. Summer is the best time of the year. Definitely. Especially when we get weather like this. Ice creams, games of football in the park, trips to the beer garden. All in the scorching summer sun. You just can’t beat it. But there’s one big downside. And that’s the bloody hay fever. The idea of […]

8 years ago

A brilliant speech from a brilliant man. Terry Crews is a former NFL athlete, a Hollywood actor and one of the biggest stars on television today. He is also six foot three, 245 pounds and a fitness enthusiast. On top of that already impressive CV, he has recently become one of the most vocal advocates of […]

8 years ago

Interesting… Norwegian Air have introduced their first slimline seats for transatlantic flights. The aircraft serviced Norwegian’s transatlantic routes to New York and Boston, from the UK and Ireland and as part of the airline’s new fleet modernisation plan, the 737 MAX will replace older Boeing 737-800s on short-haul routes. This news comes on the one-year […]

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Worrying news. Football legend Diego Maradona has been rushed to hospital, according to sources. The 57-year-old was in attendance at Argentina’s 2-1 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday night, which saw them qualify for the round of 16 in the World Cup. He was extremely animated throughout the entirety of the match, but appears to have […]

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Sheer joy for Argentina, heartbreak for Nigeria. Argentina have gone through to the round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup, following a 2-1 victory against Nigeria. Lionel Messi produced a moment of magic early in the first half, scoring a wonderful goal with his weaker foot, following a beautiful pass from Éver Banega. This […]

8 years ago

Yep, you read that right. The words ‘Adam Sandler’ and ‘murder mystery’ have probably never been used in the same sentence until today. Add Jennifer Aniston into the mix and you probably think you’re having some sort of fever dream. But it’s happening, whether you like it or not. The aptly named Murder Mystery will […]

8 years ago

You’d be absolutely hammered by half-time. Neymar is a Brazilian footballer who has divided opinions for ages now. He is undeniably brilliant, and is without a doubt one of the most skillful players on the planet. He’s capable of doing things that no other player can do, and he stands out at international level in […]

8 years ago

Strong words… Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has released a statement in response to comments made by Minister Josepha Madigan at a local mass on Sunday. Madigan, who is the Minister for Culture and Heritage, stepped in at a ceremony in Mount Merrion when a priest did not arrive. Archbishop Martin seemed to take issue with the […]

8 years ago

Legend. Post Malone has had one of the best years of any artist in a long time. His fame has absolutely skyrocketed following the release of his second album beerbongs and bentleys, and his song ‘rockstar’ has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify. Yep. Over a billion. He is also one of the […]

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Not good… Longitude is now less than three weeks away, so we think we’re allowed to start getting excited. When the card was announced, to say it split opinion is an understatement. Fans of rap, grime, R&B and hip-hop were absolutely chuffed that there was such a festival that catered so specifically to that genre […]

8 years ago

As crazy a story as we’ve seen all year. The entire police force of the Mexican town of Ocampo has been detained, following a murder that took place last Thursday. A politician named Fernando Ángeles Juárez was shot dead ahead of general elections set to take place in Mexico on 1 July. He became the […]

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Not like students need the money anyway… Only 12% of Irish students actually claim tax back on their college fees, according to Dublin Institute of Technology. Students are entitled to a maximum of €7,000, per course. The information was released in DIT’s annual cost of living guide. The purpose of the guide is to assist […]

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We don’t get it often, but we don’t waste it when we do… The sun is here, and by the sounds of it, it’s here to stay. This week we have even seen fire warnings and people being seriously urged to wear sun cream. So prepare to see loads of topless men out cutting the […]

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This is absolutely awful. Homeowners around Cork city have been warned about people going door to door posing as members of the charity Samaritans and collecting money on their behalf. In an statement posted on the official Cork Samaritans page, they alerted those who could be at risk by saying that under no circumstances do they […]

8 years ago

A beer garden to do the beautiful weather justice. We’re expecting to see some beautiful weather over the coming days. This week we have been told to expect tropical weather, with temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees during the next week. It’s so serious that the Marie Keating Foundation have even issued a warning, advising people […]

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It could happen… In an interview with Sky Sports News on Wednesday, former FIFA President Sepp Blatter stated his desire for Ireland host the World Cup in 2030. Although if we were to do it, we would have to share it with another country (most likely England), it would still be an honour to have […]

8 years ago

You definitely remember who scored anyway. When it comes to football, Ireland and Italy have never really had that much in common. They have always been European giants, who go into every single game as favourites. And well, you know what we’re like. But that doesn’t mean that we haven’t given them some great games […]

8 years ago

Who is benefiting from this? Who’s this doing anything for? Last night, Croatia hammered Argentina 3-0. It was one of those games where the result really did reflect the performance. In fact, it could have been worse. Argentina were embarrassing. It was as bad a World Cup performance as I can remember. They weren’t even […]

8 years ago

How much do you remember from the (fairly crap) 2010 World Cup? The World Cup is getting into the business end of the group stage, and things are heating up. We’ve already tested your knowledge on World Cup 2014, but if you haven’t taken that quiz, you can do so here. So we’re casting our […]

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It’s a huge month. By July, you might be a little bit sick of the endless football on the telly. You probably won’t, but you might… And if you are, Netflix have you covered. With new seasons of Power, Orange is the New Black, and absolutely loads more coming, you’re in for a treat. There’s […]

8 years ago

Fancy a long lunch? Thursday 21 June marks the summer solstice. This occurs when a planet’s rotational axis on either its Northern or Southern Hemisphere, is most greatly inclined toward the star that it orbits. In other words, today is the longest day of the year. And to celebrate, Subway have launched their longest Sub […]

8 years ago

This seems like a really good idea. Irish Olympic medalist Rob Heffernan was on hand to help launch the inagural National Lottery Good Causes Awards on Thursday, awards which will honour the work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals around the country. There will be seven categories, sport being one of them, that […]

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He’s trying so very hard not to lose his temper. Wednesday was probably the most underwhelming day of World Cup action so far. Although we’re still going strong without a 0-0, yesterday’s results were all fairly predictable, and just a little bit boring. Portugal scraped past Morocco, Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia, and Spain defeated Iran […]

8 years ago

We are in for a treat. This is what weekends are all about. When you’re bored in work dreaming about the weekend, this is what you think of. A weekend filled with sport, sport and more sport. Although the weather is supposed to be particularly beautiful, we think you’ll be spending most of your time […]

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This doesn’t make up for not making us the 33rd team, Sepp. Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said that he believes Ireland and the UK should host the 2030 World Cup. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Blatter said: “I think England, or Ireland, they deserve to organise the World Cup”. WATCH: Former FIFA president […]

8 years ago

Only Central Perk regulars will get over 20 here.

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Legends. On Tuesday, Senegal beat Poland 2-1 of their opening game in the World Cup finals. They played an exciting, fast-paced brand of football, and a number of fans fell in love with them from the first whistle. And it’s easy to see why. You could say that they tick all of the same boxes […]

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We’re ready. The World Cup is well and truly underway. We have got past the initial buzz of the competition, and now we’re ready for some world class games. So far, we’ve had nothing but crackers (mostly), and not one 0-0. Long may it continue. Today we have arguably the two best performers since the […]

8 years ago

You would be doing very well to get anything above 12/15 here. Ireland is an extremely small country, and it feels even smaller than it is. No matter what part of the country you’re from, you probably have friends and family based in loads of different counties. But even though it is a small country, […]

8 years ago

You’d think that the President of France would have a bit more patience than this. Emmanuel Macron was elected President of France in 2017. Having got off to a positive start, his approval rate has dropped for two consecutive months, with May representing his worst month since being elected. First Post claim that Macron only […]

8 years ago

The Department of Health wants to hear your thoughts. In an attempt to examine alternative approaches for the possession of illegal drugs for personal use, The Department of Health is giving the public a voice. A Working Group was established under the national drug strategy, ‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery’, and they have been asked to […]

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And they’ll be paying a visit to Coppers, surely. It has been announced today that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Ireland next month. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced that they will visit Dublin on 10 July and will leave on the 11th. The announcement was made on the official Kensington […]

8 years ago

This is an interesting development… Two-thirds of people who voted in favour of leaving the EU would be prepared to accept a hard border in Northern Ireland, as long as it led to abandoning the customs union after Brexit. One in three British Brexit voters said they would refuse to accept a different status for […]

8 years ago

Will other major countries follow suit? The Canadian parliament has passed a bill to make Canada the first G7 country to allow the use of cannabis for recreational use. The bill was passed by 205 votes to 82 in the House of Commons. It will not come into fruition until it passes the Senate, and […]

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We should cherish Brian Kerr while we’re lucky enough to be able to listen to him. The World Cup is a telling competition. It is nearly always responsible for the unearthing of a brilliant talent that was otherwise unknown. Four years ago, we had James Rodriguez turn into a global superstar with the swing of […]

8 years ago

It will now be recognised by the World Health Organisation. In a new draft of the International Classification of Diseases to be released on Monday, addiction to video games will officially be recognised as a mental health condition. The ICD defines gaming disorder as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour, which may be […]

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Legends. On Sunday, Mexico beat World Cup holders Germany 1-0 in one of the games of the tournament so far. Their attacking attitude against one of the best teams in the world was refreshing, and the Germans couldn’t live with their pacy counter-attacking style. Hirving Lozano’s goal was enough to see off the Germans, who […]

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What a day. What a win. We’re very much in World Cup mode and we will be for the foreseeable future. Yeah, we know that we didn’t qualify, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t get excited about it ourselves. What better way to do that than to remember the better days and to reflect […]

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